Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Lewiston, ME is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN to deliver high-quality, safe patient care in a fast-paced Telemetry ED. You will work 12-hour shifts, collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary team to manage acutely ill patients.

Applicants should hold a current RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC, and have ER/acute care experience. Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for experienced RNs applies. The hiring process is streamlined for quick decisions.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state
• BLS certificate required on hire and maintained
• ACLS certificate required within 30 days of hire
• PALS and/or ENPC certificate within 30 days of hire
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire
• Minimum 1 year ER/acute care hospital experience; ER setting preferred
• CEN certification preferred
• BSN preferred
• MICN within 12 months of hire
• NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintained
• TNNC within 12 months of hire required

Responsibilities

• Delivery of safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation)
• Direct patient care within the scope of practice in Telemetry
• Direct patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel
• Communicate with physician about changes in patient condition and diagnostic results
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition and treatment response
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

Education

Current and valid state RN License

BLS certificate on hire

ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire

PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire

Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

MICN within 12 months of hire

NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current

Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required

Job description

Bonus Amount

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs with 2+ Years of Acute Care Experience New Graduate RNs Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Pay: $37.00–$51.28 per hour

Full-time, 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 12

Department: Emergency Services

Why Join Our Team?

• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
• Modern acute care environment
• Streamlined hiring process with fast decisions

Fast Hiring Process:

Apply 15-Minute Recruiter Prescreen One Hiring Manager Interview Fast Hiring Decision

Why Experienced Emergency Nurses Choose This RolePut your clinical expertise to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department where critical thinking, autonomy, and teamwork make a difference every shift. Care for diverse patient populations, manage high-acuity cases, and continue growing your skills alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
• 1. Current and valid state RN License.
• 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• 6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• 7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• 8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
• 1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• 3. Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.00 to $51.28 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf